Job Description
New Business Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability (RDT534)
Manchester/Hybrid
Competitive Salary
We are looking for a Trading Underwriter with Property & Liability experience to join a New Business team in Manchester. This role is focused on writing quality, profitable business and building long term broker relationships in the regional market. Clear underwriting authority will be provided and responsibility for managing a new business portfolio, with support available for more complex risks. The role offers real exposure to broker trading, technical decision making, and portfolio ownership within a large, established insurer.
Role:
- Underwriting profitable new business across Property & Liability.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and key customers.
- Making sound technical and commercial underwriting decisions.
- Providing clear and timely technical guidance to brokers and internal stakeholders.
- Managing and developing a portfolio to deliver growth and performance targets.
- Working closely with colleagues across trading, underwriting, and operations to achieve the best customer outcomes.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience underwriting Property & Liability risks in the commercial or mid-market space.
- Strong broker facing and relationship management skills.
- Confident decision making and a commercial mindset.
- Good understanding of FCA regulation and underwriting governance.
- Experience working within a large or complex insurance organisation.